Japanese PM promises new law to support chip firms
July 26, 2024
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to boost domestic mass production of advanced semiconductors and related R&D with new legislation.
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Microchip secures 40nm manufacturing capacity at JASM
April 12, 2024
US-based chip design firm Microchip Technology has expanded its partnership with TSMC with a new deal to run specialized 40-nm manufacturing at TSMC's subsidiary in Japan.
Microchip secures 40nm manufacturing capacity at JASM
April 09, 2024
US-based chip design firm Microchip Technology has expanded its partnership with TSMC with a new deal to run specialized 40-nm manufacturing at TSMC's subsidiary in Japan.
TSMC is still the undisputed foundry leader
February 27, 2024
TrendForce’s latest report reveals that in 2023, global foundry revenues hit USD 117.47 billion, with TSMC capturing a dominant 60% share.
TSMC formally opens its $8.6bn Japanese foundry
February 26, 2024
Taiwanese chip maker TSMC has marked a milestone in its programme to re-locate manufacturing away from its home country - opening its new facility in the Kumamoto region of Kyushu, Japan.
Taiwan’s foundry capacity share projected to decline to 41%
December 14, 2023
TrendForce’s latest findings show that as of 2023, Taiwan holds approximately 46% of global semiconductor foundry capacity, followed by China (26%), South Korea (12%), the US (6%), and Japan (2%).
TSMC considering third fab in Japan, running 3nm tech
November 28, 2023
The world's biggest semiconductor manufacturer is reportedly mulling a third fab in Japan, and according to people with insight the fab would make 3nm chips.
Japanese government allocates $13bn to domestic chip sector
November 10, 2023
Japan's Economy Ministry is preparing a range of subsidies as it attempts to re-establish Japan as a global electronics leader.
Japan is looking to revitalise its semiconductor industry
October 31, 2023
Japan flexes its advantages in semiconductor upstream equipment and raw materials, and unveils strategic progress of key players in Kyushu, Tohoku, and Hokkaido, says TrendForce
Denso to invest $3.3B to expand its chip buisness
October 26, 2023
Japanese automotive supplier Denso is reportedly planning to invest some JPY 500 billion (USD 3.3 billion) to triple the size of its chip business by 2035.
DENSO to take minority stake in TSMC and Sony fab
February 15, 2022
TSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) and DENSO Corporation announces that DENSO will take a minority stake in Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
TSMC to build new fab in Japan together with Sony
November 09, 2021
TSMC will establish a subsidiary, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), in Kumamoto, Japan to provide foundry service with initial technology of 22/28-nanometer processes to address the global market demand for specialty technologies, with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) participating as a minority shareholder.
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